Best doorbells that support Google Assistant 2024

Video doorbells have made peepholes and intercoms utterly redundant, thanks to their ability to see who's at the door, or if you have a delivery when you're inside or out running errands. Whether you're home alone and don't feel comfortable opening the door, or just can't be bothered to come to the door, a video doorbell can be very useful, and having Google Assistant support only makes it more convenient.

Thanks to the rise of smart video doorbells, you no longer have to stress about who might show up at your home when you weren't expecting anyone. Instead, you can check your phone, see who it is, and even talk with whoever's at your door. If you rely on Google Assistant for controlling all of your smart things, these are the best Google Assistant doorbells to choose from.

At a glance

Best overall

As Google's own brand of smart devices, the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) is an easy choice for folks trying to use Google Assistant as much as possible in their lives. It easily integrates with Google Assistant and has deep ties with Google Home, all without a separate setup process. You can even cast the video to your Chromecast or favorite smart display. All of the advertised features worked wonderfully in our review of the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen).

Nest Hello is at the top of our list for a good reason. Its camera records video at a resolution of 1,600x1,200 in HDR and with up to 30 frames-per-second (FPS), giving you a crystal clear view of everything. It also has night vision, supports 24/7 continuous recording, pre-recorded messages for quick door answering, and can even detect specific faces when you buy a Nest Aware subscription. It also boasts 128-bit encryption with support for intelligent two-step verification.

While you get helpful AI-assisted event monitoring from the doorbell for free, with only three hours of event history, you'll have to subscribe to Nest Aware to get the more advanced features and longer event history. The base subscription for $8/month will get you 30 days of event history and the Familiar Faces feature. To get the full 24/7 history and not just events, you'll have to pony up the $16/month for the Nest Aware Plus version.

Best at the basics

It took Arlo a little longer than some other companies to get into the video doorbell business. Still, the company has used its expertise with security cameras to build one of the best video doorbells around. You can control your doorbell camera with Google Assistant and even cast the video to a Chromecast or other smart display.

On top of being easy to control with just your voice, the Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd gen) offers solid specs and easy-to-use features and does it all from a lower entry price point, too. It's cheaper than Ring and Google's own video doorbells. You can get the device in two different resolutions, HD or 2K, with a $50 cost difference between the two.

Arlo packs in a unique 1:1 square aspect ratio camera with up to 1944 x 1944 resolution. The camera also has HDR video support for crystal-clear imagery. While there are many amazing features on the Arlo Video Doorbell, my favorite has to be the one-touch pre-recorded message responses. With these, you can easily respond to doorbell presses during meetings or other places where it would be less than advantageous to talk on your phone.

On the downside, you'll need a subscription for video storage since this new model doesn't work with any of the Arlo home base options and to access any of the features. You'll still receive notifications when motion is detected and you'll be able to view the live feed, but that's it. At a $5 per month starting price for a single camera, it's not overly expensive, but it's worth keeping in mind if you are considering this option. Features like AI object detection and customizable motion zones are locked behind a paywall.

Best budget

TP-Link's Kasa brand is known for its low prices and solid products with a wide range of options, from smart bulbs to plugs and even doorbell cameras. The Kasa Smart Doorbell KD110 is a solid camera, good features, and a price tag that's nearly impossible to beat. With a list price of $60 and frequent discounts, this camera is an excellent value.

The camera sensor is 3MP with a 2304x1296 resolution at 15fps. You can choose to store your videos on the cloud with Kasa Care Plus or locally with a microSD card up to 256GB. Kasa Care Plus costs $3 per month per camera but is optional, with live video, push-to-talk, and notifications included for free. Kasa Care Plus stores videos for up to 30 days, making it a good pick for those who are away from home often.

This is a wired doorbell, so there's a little extra setup required with wires, but you won't need to wire a chime with a wireless chime in the box. This Kasa doorbell supports Google Assistant and Alexa, so you can see who's outside with a voice command and even talk to them with a compatible device.

Best premium

Eufy Security cameras have been some of the best you can get for a long time, and one of the bonuses is the inclusion of Google Assistant compatibility. That means easy casting to Chromecasts and Google-powered smart displays by just asking Google to show you the camera. It's a good experience that's mainly held back by the inability to automatically display video or a chime sound on your Google-powered smart home devices when the button is pressed. For that, you'll have to use the smartphone app.

It's a shame because, otherwise, the eufy Smart Wi-Fi 2K Video Doorbell is an incredible product with a high-value proposition. It can be hard-wired or powered by the included battery to operate. It offers high-quality 2K HDR video recording and the ability to record to the 8GB built-in local storage without needing a subscription. But what really helps this device stand out is the secondary camera that points downward to monitor deliveries and alert you when a package arrives or is moved.

On top of that, you'll find a two-way talk feature, motion alerts with people recognition, color night vision, and more. While many of the AI features work quite well, facial recognition can be a bit hit-and-miss with consistently recognizing people's faces.

Best with local storage

The Video Doorbell G4 from Aqara is a robust video doorbell design with an understated look that should blend right in with your front porch. This is a wireless, battery-powered doorbell, but you can also wired it directly into the house with the batteries acting as a backup if the power goes out. It comes with a wireless chime that you can place inside and can also work with the rest of your Aqara smart home tech as an alarm.

One thing that sets the the Aqara apart is that it's not shoving any unwanted subscriptions down your throat. With the Aqara Video Doorbell G4, you can put up to a 512GB microSD card in for continuous recording, but you'll also get seven days worth of clips stored in the cloud.

This video doorbell is designed to work well with Apples Homekit ecosystem with support for features like iCloud storage, but it can still be used with other ecosystems like Alexa and Google Home with two-way communication, but you can get all of the features in the Aqara app.

Best connectivity

The REOLINK Doorbell WiFi Camera just might be one of the best video doorbell deals you can find. It comes with local storage, so you'll be able to see any motion alerts or doorbell presses without paying for a subscription. It captures HD video, supports two-way talk using its microphone and speaker, has an impressive 180-degree field of view, HDR/3D DNR night vision, and motion alerts.

The downside is that it doesn't integrate as deeply with Google Assistant as some other video doorbells on this list. So, for example, you can ask Google Assistant when the last motion alert or doorbell press was, but you won't be able to view the video on a TV connected with a Chromecast or cast the video to a smart display in your home.

The included customizable wireless doorbell chime ensures you'll hear the doorbell regardless of where you are in your home, even when you don't have your phone with you. For those times when you are checking your phone to see who's at the door, thanks to the dual 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, following up as to what's happening at your door won't be interrupted by poor signal at home.

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How to choose

Know who's at the door before your open it

Video doorbells have gotten significantly more advanced over the years, and the ones with Google Assistant make them some of the best smart home devices you can own. The Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd gen) is one of the best video doorbells you can buy right now. While it requires a $5 monthly subscription to use the product, you'll find that Arlo's cloud-enabled smarts and storage are an incredible advantage over most video doorbells on the market.

If local storage is a more important trait, the REOLINK Doorbell WiFi Camera is your next best bet. Since you're getting the ability to store all recorded footage locally without having to buy a homebase or subscribe to a cloud storage plan and the dual-camera setup. Eufy even offers intelligent human detection that can help differentiate between a person on your porch or a possum, which can reduce the number of false alarms without needing a subscription plan.

But if you are really wanting the best Google Assistant doorbell, you can't go wrong with the Google Nest Doorbell (2nd gen, wired). Aside from being a fantastic video doorbell, the tight integration with Google Assistant ensures the best experience when utilizing your digital assistant.

Get the right features

One of the most important considerations with a video doorbell is where your footage is stored. For many of these cameras, cloud storage is the preferred solution as it helps keep hardware cost down, and makes footage available from more locations. It also turns one-time purchases into ongoing subscriptions, so if you don't want to get stuck paying monthly for storage, make sure to get a camera with local storage support. That being said, cloud storage can be very useful if you've got many cameras, or are away from home a lot.

Another consideration is how your camera should be powered. A wireless battery powered video doorbell can last months before needing to be charged, but that really depends on how much time you spend looking at it. The more you watch and the more clips you save, the faster that battery will drain. A wired doorbell doesn't have these issues and some even offer continuous recording. The Aqara Video Doorbell G4, for example, supports both battery and wired operation, but only allows 24/7 recording if it's plugged in.

One spec you'll often see on video doorbells is the field of view. A wider field of view can show more of your front porch, and can be better at seeing packages, but will lack some clarity for objects further away. Some cameras combat this by simply adding a second camera, like the Eufy Video Doorbell E340, while cheaper options stick to a single lens with a wide field of view.

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